Abuse of Minors at Kostanay Correctional Facility: Further Revealed Information
The Kostanay children's correctional center has been under scrutiny following allegations of mistreatment, abuse, and neglect of minors detained there. Investigations have been launched, and authorities have pledged transparency and reforms to ensure the protection of children's rights.
In addition to the Kostanay case, similar concerns have emerged in juvenile detention centers in Pavlodar and the capital city, Astana (Nur-Sultan). Across Kazakhstan, juvenile correctional centers have been found to share common issues such as a lack of proper psychological support, insufficient educational and vocational training programs, and cases of neglect and maltreatment.
The government is considering nationwide reforms aimed at aligning juvenile justice practices with international human rights standards. Monitoring official government statements, following reports by human rights organizations, and advocating for increased transparency and independent oversight in juvenile correctional facilities are essential for ensuring the protection and rehabilitation of minors in detention.
Investigations into the Kostanay children's correctional center are ongoing, with a focus on establishing all the facts objectively, comprehensively, and completely. The details of the mistreatment at the facility are being investigated, and the actions of those involved will be evaluated legally.
The investigation includes a legal evaluation of the actions of those involved, with Alisher Kushkebaev, the investigator in charge of the Kostanay region's investigative department, overseeing the investigation. The allegations have been made by the children's parents, and footage shows children being physically abused with hands and feet in the correctional center.
One child from the correctional center has been hospitalized with a head injury, and it has been reported that children are being fed poorly. Instead of lessons, children are shown cartoons at the correctional center, and it has been alleged that children are forced to sleep using excessive force.
Appropriate measures are being considered in response to the allegations, with corresponding notifications having been sent to the education department for appropriate measures in the Kostanay children's correctional center case. The education department has been informed about the situation and is expected to take appropriate action.
The investigation into the Kostanay children's correctional center is being conducted with a focus on ensuring a thorough and complete understanding of the situation. The ministry of internal affairs and the committee for the protection of children's rights are involved, and human rights organizations and child protection NGOs are actively monitoring the situation, calling for independent inquiries and enhanced protections for juveniles in detention facilities.
Public response has been significant, with protests and campaigns demanding justice and reforms in juvenile justice institutions. Sustained efforts involving government agencies, NGOs, and the public will be crucial to ensure the protection and rehabilitation of minors in detention.
- The alarming incidents at the Kostanay children's correctional center have gained attention beyond the city, with similar concerns about mistreatment and neglect emerging in juvenile detention centers in Pavlodar and the capital city, Astana (Nur-Sultan).
- Amidst calls for justice and reforms in juvenile justice institutions, human rights organizations and child protection NGOs are advocating for nationwide reforms aimed at aligning juvenile justice practices with international human rights standards, including general-news, politics, and crime-and-justice issues.
